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ML52 JVH

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,278 mi
Last recorded108,278 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,278 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,742 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,859 miles

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 3 Nov 2021 92,859 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,381 miles

exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,185 miles

Offside Rear strengthening bar is corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,601 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,806 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,674 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front bumper cracked

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bumper cracked

front exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,138 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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ML52 JVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML52 JVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ML52 JVH registered?

ML52 JVH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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